Coronavirus Cases In India: There are 4,53,956 active cases in the country. (File)
The number of COVID-19 cases reported in India in a span of 24 hours dropped below 40,000 for the seventh time this month, taking the infection tally to 94.31 lakh, while the recoveries surged to 88,47,600, according to the Union Health Ministry's data updated on Monday.
The total coronavirus cases mounted to 94,31,691 with 38,772 new infections, while the death count climbed to 1,37,139 after 443 more fatalities were reported, the data updated at 8 am showed.
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 88,47,600, pushing the national recovery rate to 93.81 per cent. The COVID-19 case fatality rate declined further to 1.45 per cent.
The active COVID-19 caseload remained below five lakh for the 20th consecutive day.
There are 4,46,952 active cases in the country which comprise 4.74 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.
Here are the LIVE updates on India Coronavirus Cases:
Coronavirus news: Arvind Kejriwal issues directives to reduce price of RT-PCR test in Delhi
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said he has issued directives to reduce the price of the RT-PCR test in the national capital, saying it will help those going to private labs for COVID-19 tests.
Currently, people have to spend Rs 2,400 for the RT-PCR test at private labs.
"I have directed that the rates of RT PCR tests be reduced in Delhi. Whereas tests are being conducted free of cost in govt establishments, however this will help those who get their tests done in pvt labs," Mr Kejriwal tweeted.
COVID-19: Puducherry adds 33 new cases; recovery rate stands at 97.11%
The recovery rate from coronavirus in the union territory of Puducherry stood at 97.11 per cent on Monday while the number of active cases was 460, a top Health department official said.
After 10 straight days of no COVID-19 death being reported, Puducherry saw a fresh fatality as a 74-year old woman in Mahe succumbed to Covid pneumonia pushing the count to 610, Director of Health and Family Welfare S Mohan Kumar said in a release.
As many as 33 fresh coronavirus cases were reported during the last 24 hours ending 10 AM Monday, taking the overall tally to 36,968.
COVID-19: Arvind Kejriwal directs to reduce rates of RT PCR tests in Delhi
I have directed that the rates of RT PCR tests be reduced in Delhi. Whereas tests are being conducted free of cost in govt establishments, however this will help those who get their tests done in pvt labs.
- Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) November 30, 2020
COVID-19: 728 new cases in Maharashtra's Thane, tally reaches 2,28,588
The COVID-19 tally in Maharashtra's Thane district has risen to 2,28,588 with the addition of 728 new cases of the disease, a district administration official said on Monday.
The district has also reported eight more deaths due to COVID-19, raising the count to 5,677, he said.
Currently, there are 7,946 active coronavirus cases in the district, while 2,14,965 patients have recovered, he said.
The COVID-19 recovery rate in the district is 94.94 per cent, while the mortality rate is 2.48 per cent.
The active cases comprise 3.48 per cent of the total coronavirus infections reported in the district so far, the official said.
COVID-19: Arunachal Pradesh reports 7 new cases, 3 more deaths
Arunachal Pradesh's COVID-19 caseload rose to 16,269, as seven more people, including two army personnel, tested positive for the virus, a health department official said on Monday.
Three more persons succumbed to the infection, pushing the number of fatalities in the northeastern state to 54, State Surveillance Officer (SSO) Dr Lobsang Jampa said.
COVID-19: South Korea reports 438 more cases, 34,201 in total
South Korea reported 438 more cases of COVID-19 as of midnight Sunday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 34,201.
The daily caseload stayed below 500 for two straight days, but it gained in triple digits for 23 days due to small cluster infections in Seoul and its surrounding Gyeonggi province as well as imported cases.
Of the new cases, 158 were Seoul residents and 69 were people residing in Gyeonggi province.
Twenty-four were imported from overseas, lifting the combined figure to 4,550.
South Korea reported 438 more cases of COVID-19 as of midnight Sunday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 34,201.
The daily caseload stayed below 500 for two straight days, but it gained in triple digits for 23 days due to small cluster infections in Seoul and its surrounding Gyeonggi province as well as imported cases.
Of the new cases, 158 were Seoul residents and 69 were people residing in Gyeonggi province.
Twenty-four were imported from overseas, lifting the combined figure to 4,550.
COVID-19: 3 new cases in Mizoram
Three more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Mizoram in the last 24 hours, taking
Three more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Mizoram in the last 24 hours, taking
the state's coronavirus tally to 3,826, an official said on Monday.
The new cases were reported from Aizawl district, the official said.
The three patients are from the same family and all of them have developed symptoms of COVID-19, he said. According to the official, there are at present 381 active COVID-19 cases in the state while 3,440 people have recovered from the disease.
The COVID-19 recovery rate in the state now is 89.92 per cent.
Aizawl district has reported the highest COVID-19 cases at 2,581, which is 67.46 per cent of the total 3,826 cases, followed by Lunglei district, which reported 317 cases so far.
Coronavirus Live: India's COVID-19 Tally Crosses 94 lakh With 38,772 New Cases
The total coronavirus cases mounted to 94,31,691 with 38,772 new infections, while the death toll climbed to 1,37,139 after 443 more fatalities were reported, the data updated at 8 am showed.
The active COVID-19 caseload remained below five lakh for the 20th consecutive day.
There are 4,46,952 active cases in the country which comprise 4.74 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.
The number of COVID-19 cases reported in India in a span of 24 hours dropped below 40,000 for the seventh time this month, taking the infection tally to 94.31 lakh, while the recoveries surged to 88,47,600, according to the Union Health Ministry's data updated on Monday.
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 88,47,600, pushing the national recovery rate to 93.81 per cent. The COVID-19 case fatality rate declined further to 1.45 per cent.
There are 4,46,952 active cases in the country which comprise 4.74 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.
COVID-19: Telangana logs 593 new cases, 3 deaths
Telangana reported 593 fresh coronavirus cases, taking the tally to nearly 2.70 lakh while three fatalities pushed the count to 1,458, the state government said on Monday.
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) accounted for the most number of cases with 119, followed by Rangareddy (61) and Medchal Malkajgiri (55), it said in a bulletin, providing details as of 8 PM on November 29.
As many as10,022 patients are under treatment and33,040 samples were tested on Sunday. Cumulatively, over 54.53 lakh samples have been tested.
The samples tested per million population was over 1.46 lakh, the bulletin said.
COVID-19 Live Updates: 6 new cases push Andamans tally to 4,704
Six more persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, pushing the tally in the union territory to 4,704, a health department official said on Monday.
Of the six new cases, four have travel history while two were detected during contact tracing, he said.
Nineteen more people recovered from COVID-19, taking the total number of recoveries to 4,537, the official said.
The archipelago now has 106 active coronavirus cases, while 4,537 people have recovered from the disease and 61 patients have succumbed to the infection till date, he said.
Coronavirus Live: Mizoram reports 3 new cases of COVID-19
Mizoram reported three new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, taking the number of cases in the state to 3,826.
According to the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Government of Mizoram, the total discharged cases in the state are 3,440. The active cases in the state are 381, while the death count due to the infection is at five.
Mizoram reported three new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, taking the number of cases in the state to 3,826.
According to the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Government of Mizoram, the total discharged cases in the state are 3,440. The active cases in the state are 381, while the death count due to the infection is at five.
Coronavirus news: BJP MLA dies after testing positive for COVID-19
"Saddened to know of the untimely demise of BJP leader & Rajsamand MLA Kiran Maheshwari ji. My heartfelt condolences to her family members & supporters in this most difficult time," Mr Gehlot tweeted.
BJP leader and MLA from Rajsamand in Rajasthan Kiran Maheshwari, who had tested positive for coronavirus, died at a hospital in Gurgaon.
Ms Maheshwari, a three-time MLA from Rajsamand, was undergoing treatment at Medanta hospital for the past few days. She passed away late Sunday night.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Assembly Speaker CP Joshi, BJP state president Satish Poonia and other leaders condoled her death.
COVID-19: Jharkhand reports 198 new cases; tally rises to 1,08,984
Jharkhand's COVID-19 tally mounted to 1,08,984 as 198 more people tested positive for the infection, a health department official said on Monday.
Ranchi district reported the highest number of new cases at 69, followed by East Singhbhum (29), and Bokaro (15), he said.
No COVID-19 death has been reported in the state in the last-24-hours, the official said.
COVID-19: Brazil surpasses 6.3 million cases
Brazil registered 24,468 new cases and 272 more deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing its national caseload to 6,314,740 and death count to 172,833, the Health Ministry reported Sunday.
The figures released on Sunday were incomplete, as reports on both deaths and cases were slowed down due to it being the weekend as well as the holding of elections in 57 municipalities.
On Sunday, municipal elections were carried out under strict health security measures with all voters required to use masks and observe social distancing.
Brazil registered 24,468 new cases and 272 more deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing its national caseload to 6,314,740 and death count to 172,833, the Health Ministry reported Sunday.
The figures released on Sunday were incomplete, as reports on both deaths and cases were slowed down due to it being the weekend as well as the holding of elections in 57 municipalities.
On Sunday, municipal elections were carried out under strict health security measures with all voters required to use masks and observe social distancing.
Coronavirus news: Markets in Gujarat's Vadodara that saw large gatherings closed down
Gujarat: Markets in Vadodara that saw large gatherings, were closed down by Municipal Corporation. They'll remain closed today too. Ward Officer says, "We're closing down market to disperse crowd. It'll remain closed today & tomorrow. Further decision after assessment." (29.11) pic.twitter.com/w8uEyvLG4i
- ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2020
COVID-19 news: Moscow reports 74 new deaths as total surpasses 8,900
Another 74 people have died from the coronavirus disease in the Russian capital over the past 24 hours, the city's COVID-19 response center said on Sunday.
"In Moscow, 74 patients with confirmed pneumonia diagnosis and positive coronavirus test results died," the centre said in an update.
Another 74 people have died from the coronavirus disease in the Russian capital over the past 24 hours, the city's COVID-19 response center said on Sunday.
"In Moscow, 74 patients with confirmed pneumonia diagnosis and positive coronavirus test results died," the centre said in an update.
Coronavirus news: New York To Reopen Primary Schools With Weekly COVID-19 Testing
The schools, which make up the country's largest school system, were closed less than two weeks ago after the citywide rate of coronavirus tests coming back positive exceeded a 3% benchmark agreed to by the mayor and the teachers' union.
"It's a new approach because we have so much proof now of how safe schools can be," de Blasio told reporters, saying the 3% benchmark was being scrapped and pointing to research that shows young children appear to be less vulnerable to COVID-19. On Sunday, the city's seven-day rolling average of positive tests was 3.9%, de Blasio said.
New York City's public schools will begin to reopen for in-person learning on December 7, starting with elementary schools for students whose parents agree to a weekly testing regimen for the novel coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Sunday.
"It's a new approach because we have so much proof now of how safe schools can be," de Blasio told reporters, saying the 3% benchmark was being scrapped and pointing to research that shows young children appear to be less vulnerable to COVID-19. On Sunday, the city's seven-day rolling average of positive tests was 3.9%, de Blasio said.
COVID-19: England's infections down 30% during national lockdown, says survey
COVID-19 infections have fallen by 30% during England's month-long national lockdown and the virus is now in retreat, a large-scale study of more than 100,000 volunteers showed on Monday.England began its second national lockdown on Nov 5 to curb rapidly rising infections and protect its health system.
The country is due to return to a regional approach to restrictions from Dec 2.
COVID-19 infections have fallen by 30% during England's month-long national lockdown and the virus is now in retreat, a large-scale study of more than 100,000 volunteers showed on Monday.England began its second national lockdown on Nov 5 to curb rapidly rising infections and protect its health system.
The country is due to return to a regional approach to restrictions from Dec 2.
Coronavirus news: Top US Scientist Warns Of Covid "Surge Upon Surge" In Coming Weeks
The United States is the worst-affected country, with 266,074 Covid-19 deaths, and President Donald Trump's administration has issued conflicting messages on mask-wearing, travel and whether the outbreak is under control.
"There almost certainly is going to be an uptick because of what has happened with the travel," Fauci told CNN's "State of the Union" as the Thanksgiving long weekend ended.
"We may see a surge upon a surge" in two or three weeks, he added. "We don't want to frighten people, but that's the reality."
America should prepare for a "surge upon a surge" in coronavirus cases as millions of travelers return home after the Thanksgiving holiday, top US scientist Anthony Fauci warned Sunday.
"There almost certainly is going to be an uptick because of what has happened with the travel," Fauci told CNN's "State of the Union" as the Thanksgiving long weekend ended.
"We may see a surge upon a surge" in two or three weeks, he added. "We don't want to frighten people, but that's the reality."
COVID-19: Rajasthan imposes night curfew between Dec 1 and 31 in 13 districts
In view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation, Rajasthan government has imposed a night curfew from 8 pm to 6 am within urban limits of 13 district headquarter towns of Kota, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Udaipur, Ajmer, Alwar, Bhilwara, Nagore, Pali, Tonk, Sikar and Ganganagar from December 1 to 31.
The Rajasthan government said in an order, "All markets, workplaces and commercial complexes will be closed by 7 pm so that the staff and others reach back home by 8 pm, unless special permission is obtained from the officer authorised by the District Collector in this regard."
However, the state government order will not be applicable on - factories with production of continuous nature, factories having night shift, IT companies, chemist shops, offices related to essential emergency services, marriage related gathering, any workplace related to medical services, passengers coming or going to transport terminals.
In view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation, Rajasthan government has imposed a night curfew from 8 pm to 6 am within urban limits of 13 district headquarter towns of Kota, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Udaipur, Ajmer, Alwar, Bhilwara, Nagore, Pali, Tonk, Sikar and Ganganagar from December 1 to 31.
The Rajasthan government said in an order, "All markets, workplaces and commercial complexes will be closed by 7 pm so that the staff and others reach back home by 8 pm, unless special permission is obtained from the officer authorised by the District Collector in this regard."
However, the state government order will not be applicable on - factories with production of continuous nature, factories having night shift, IT companies, chemist shops, offices related to essential emergency services, marriage related gathering, any workplace related to medical services, passengers coming or going to transport terminals.
England's COVID-19 Infections Down 30% During National Lockdown: Survey
COVID-19 infections have fallen by 30% during England's month-long national lockdown and the virus is now in retreat, a large-scale study of more than 100,000 volunteers showed on Monday.
England began its second national lockdown on Nov. 5 to curb rapidly rising infections and protect its health system. The country is due to return to a regional approach to restrictions from Dec. 2.
Levels of infection fell 30%, with 96 people per 10,000 infected between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24, according to interim results of the study by Imperial College London and Ipsos MORI.
The last iteration of the research, carried out between Oct. 16 and Nov. 2, showed 130 infections per 10,000 people.
"The findings show cases were rising as the country entered lockdown, but this was followed by a decrease as national measures successfully lowered infection rates across the country," a statement issued by the health department said.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: All Educational Institutions To Remain Closed Across J&K Till Year End
Issuing fresh COVID-related guidelines, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday said all educational institutions would remain closed till December 31 while no fresh permission or passes are required for activities which were already permitted in the union territory.
It also put all the 20 districts, 10 each in Kashmir and Jammu regions, in the 'orange 'category but said the Lakhanpur -- the gateway to J-K bordering Punjab on National highway 44 -- with a buffer of 500-metre radius and the Jawahar Tunnel, which connects Kashmir with the Jammu region, on either side have been classified as 'red' zones.
"All schools, colleges, higher educational institutions (including anganwadi centres) etc will continue to remain closed till 31st December, except training institutions run by the central and state government, "read an order issued by Chief Secretary and Chairperson, State Executive Committee, BV R Subrahmanyam.
Karnataka Reports Decline In New COVID-19 Cases
Karnataka on Sunday reported a decline in the number of new COVID-19 cases at 1,291, and 15 related fatalities, taking the total number of infections to 8,83,899 and the count to 11,765, the health department said.
The day also saw 1,530 patients getting discharged after recovery, while active cases touched 24,503.
On Saturday, the state had reported 1,522 cases and 12 fatalities.
US Health Experts Worry About Major Surge In COVID-19 After Thanksgiving
Two top American health experts, also members of the White House Task Force on COVID-19, on Sunday feared a major surge in the coronavirus pandemic after this week's Thanksgiving festival, which traditionally involves gathering of family and friends over dinner.
The number of new COVID-19 cases reported in the US topped 200,000 for the first time on Friday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Since January, when the first infections were reported in the US, America's total number of cases has surpassed 13 million. More than 265,000 people have died.
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